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P384 EAL

1997 Nissan Almera

Red Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

61,348 mi
Last recorded61,348 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2015
Typical for 1997 Nissan Almera85,577 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP384 EAL
MakeNissan
ModelAlmera
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2015 61,348 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

has age related cracks to o/s/r inner wall

Pass 11 Jun 2014 59,712 miles

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion tn underneath

Fail 10 Jun 2014 59,712 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

exhaust corroded

surface corrosion tn underneath

Pass 4 Jun 2013 57,500 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 55,799 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2012 55,799 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 54,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Jun 2011 54,336 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 52,991 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 51,861 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,861 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise n/s and o/s/f flexi s

Fail 20 Jun 2008 50,503 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 50,503 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2007 48,377 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 45,678 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 45,650 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

How Reliable is the Nissan Almera?

Based on 2,976,239 MOT tests across 231,560 vehicles.

71.1%
Pass Rate
5,550
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
231,560
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 141,538
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 88,997
Brake pipe excessively corroded 84,584
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 77,923
position lamp(s) not working 67,756
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P384 EAL is a 1997 Nissan Almera in Red with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Nissan Almera models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 85,577 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Nissan Almera fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 141,538 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P384 EAL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Nissan Almera typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Nissan Almera is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P384 EAL registered?

P384 EAL is a 1997 Nissan Almera, first registered on 25 April 1997.

Is P384 EAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P384 EAL shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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